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Medical Assistant - Palliative Care - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Walnut Creek, CA 94597, US

Salary

$32.87 - $44.38 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Palliative Care Medical Assistant collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses.
  • This role encompasses front-office duties, care coordination, patient education, and advocacy, ensuring seamless patient flow and access to resources.
  • Candidates are required to have completed an Accredited Medical Assistant Program and possess 3 years of ambulatory care experience, with 1 year of EMR experience preferred.
  • The hourly pay range for this position is between $32.87 and $44.38, depending on experience and licensure.
  • The work schedule consists of 40 hours per week, operating from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Description:

The Palliative Care Medical Assistant works collaboratively with physicians, palliative care clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive, patient-centered care for patients living with serious illness. This role blends front-office, administrative, care coordination, education, and patient advocacy responsibilities, ensuring smooth patient flow, continuity of care, and effective connection to internal and community-based resources. The Medical Assistant functions in a primarily front office setting, assisting with clinical support, care coordination, scheduling, authorizations, patient education about palliative care, and administrative tasks. The position reports to the Manager of Palliative Care.

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements:

Education

  • Completion of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program - Required

Experience

  • 3 year Ambulatory Care Experience - Preferred

  • 1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Experience - EPIC - Preferred

Certifications/Licensures

  • BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or

  • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and

  • Specialty areas may have additional requirements

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$32.87 - $44.38Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



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